CVE-2024-54234 WordPress Limit Login Attempts plugin <= 5.5 - SQL Injection vulnerability
Attackers can execute arbitrary SQL commands via the Limit Login Attempts plugin, potentially reading or modifying database contents.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2024-54234?
CVE-2024-54234 is a critical SQL injection vulnerability in wp-buy Limit Login Attempts, published on 13 Dec 2024. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection') vulnerability in wp-buy Limit Login Attempts wp-limit-failed-login-attempts allows SQL Injection.This issue affects Limit Login Attempts: from n/a through <= 5.5.
Weakness: CWE-89
Which versions are affected by CVE-2024-54234?
How do I fix CVE-2024-54234?
No fix has been published for CVE-2024-54234 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Use parameterised queries everywhere and never build SQL by joining strings. Upgrade affected software first; a web application firewall only buys time. More about SQL injection.
Is CVE-2024-54234 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2024-54234 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-q24w-35fr-jmr7.